Eastbound lanes on Highway 50 could close as early as 9 p.m. Monday as crews prepare to work on the large road project, weather permitting, Caltrans said.

The work will resurface and widen a section of Highway 50 that runs between W and X streets, and could put a squeeze on thousands of drivers in Sacramento each day. Some commuters fear that the big fix will add up to an hour to their commute.